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Scientists discovered microplastics in human semen and follicular fluid – CTV
July 01, 2025 Scientists have detected microplastics — the tiny and pervasive fragments now found in our seas, drinking water, food and, increasingly, living tissue — in human semen and…
Funding Cuts Are Shutting Down This Successful Indigenous Midwifery Service – The Tyee
The Vancouver Island program reduced government apprehensions by 70 per cent, co-founder says. An Indigenous-led midwifery service on southern Vancouver Island that reduced child apprehensions says it has had to…
What you need to know about Ontario’s summer health risks – CTV
July 01, 2025 As Ontario enters peak summer season, infectious disease experts are warning that some viruses — from respiratory bugs to mosquito-borne illnesses — thrive in the heat. While…
How Canadian hospitals are trying to break the cycle of readmissions for homeless patients – CTV
July 01, 2025 TORONTO — April Aleman tracks the Uber she ordered for her 82-year-old client as it makes its way to a public health building on a quiet street…
Plastic surgeon’s 6-week suspension for professional misconduct ‘slap on the wrist’: former patient – CBC
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba gave Manfred Ziesmann suspension after multiple complaints Jul 01, 2025 A Manitoba woman who was injured by a plastic surgeon more than a…
This Quebec man is losing his voice. An AI tool is helping bring it back to life – CBC
‘The disease can’t take my voice away,’ says Dr. Alec Cooper, who has ALS Jun 30, 2025 Leaning into a small microphone in a Quebec City studio, Dr. Alec Cooper…
How St. Michael’s Hospital is trying to break the cycle of readmissions for homeless patients – CBC
The Navigator Program helps steer unhoused people through health-care system Jul 01, 2025 April Aleman tracks the Uber she ordered for her 82-year-old client as it makes its way to…
Nutrition warning labels are hitting shelves near you — earlier than expected – CBC
Health Canada’s black-and-white labels warn shoppers if a product is high in sugar, sodium or saturated fat Jul 01, 2025 Health Canada’s new front-of-package nutrition warning labels are beginning to…
New training at Niagara Health aims to improve Indigenous patient care – Thorold News
June 30, 2025 Recognizing that meaningful change requires collaboration, Niagara Health became the first hospital in Ontario to enter into partnership with the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council When Niagara…
New cervical cancer screenings could avoid Pap test: researchers – CTV
June 29, 2025 Innovative new technology could soon mean that screening for cervical cancer won’t be as uncomfortable as a Pap test, according to two Waterloo, Ont., researchers. CELLECT Laboratories…
